ENA Sectors 2025-06-23 17:44:28 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Chennai, Jun 23 (KNN)</strong> In a significant boost for clean energy in Tamil Nadu, NLC India Renewables Ltd (NIRL), the renewable arm of state-owned NLC India Limited, has been awarded a pioneering Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The Letter of Award was issued by Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Ltd (TNGECL) for three standalone BESS installations, with a combined capacity of 250 MW and 500 MWh.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This project marks Tamil Nadus first large-scale deployment of BESS infrastructure under its new policy framework. Strategically located at the 400/230/110 kV substations at Ottapidaram, Annpankulam, and Kayathar, these battery stations will support two full charge discharge cycles daily.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Funded partly through the central governments Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme, which covers 30% of capital costs, the project was awarded via a tariff-based competitive bid under the State Component of the VGF program. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Energy produced will be purchased by Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDC) under a 12-year Battery Energy Storage Purchase Agreement (BESPA).</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Officials note that large battery systems will help stabilise the grid by storing surplus solar and wind energy&mdash;intermittent by nature&mdash;and supplying it during peak demand or low-generation periods such as night or cloudy weather. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This aligns with NLC Indias broader strategy to boost renewable capacity to 10 GW by 2030.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Beyond enhancing grid flexibility, the project supports Tamil Nadus ambition to develop 1,000 MWh of battery storage under its VGF scheme, with plans for expansion to 4,000 MWh in the coming years.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">As NLCIL transitions from lignite mining to clean energy, this initiative underscores its evolving role in India's decarbonisation journey.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 42553 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/nlc-india-renewables-secures-500-mwh-battery-energy-storage-project-in-tamil-nadu 2025-06-23 17:44:28 knnindia.co.in